SGS Answers CPSC eFiling Questions
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / February 06, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, provides key insights into process navigation for the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) certificates of compliance (CoCs) in a Consumer Compact article.
The CPSC published a Final Rule in the Federal Register on January 8, 2025, introducing mandatory electronic filing (eFiling) of CoCs through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). From July 8, 2026, (or January 8, 2027, for products entering the US from a foreign trade zone), suppliers must ensure compliant workflows and accurate certificate data, integrating their processes with the ACE system and the CPSC Product Registry.
Businesses may need an overhaul of their supply chain processes and enhanced data management capabilities, shifting toward fully digital compliance practices. In the article, SGS shares an overview of essential information provided in a recent webinar, which includes the following key topics:
- Consequences of Final Rule noncompliance
- Business obligations under the Final Rule
- Integration with CPSC e-platforms
- Definitions of ‘finished products’
- How the changes affect the relevance of children’s product certificates (CPC) and general CoCs
- Required referenced data: Certifier/Product/Version IDs
- Managing compliance with multiple suppliers
- Component testing under the Final Rule
- Multiple product component testing under the Final Rule
- Component/raw material and final product reporting
- GCC and CPC product scope listings
- Exemptions
- Disclaimers/disclaimer process
SGS solutions
SGS SMART provides an integrated supply chain management platform to help businesses prepare for mandatory eFiling. The article explores service offerings including a dedicated eFiling module aligning with CPSC requirements, which streamlines certificate data collection and allows for direct submission. Centralizing documentation and monitoring allows businesses to respond quickly to regulatory demands. SGS’s expertise and CPSC-approved testing laboratories provide a proactive, holistic approach to compliance in changing US markets, supporting organizations as they transition to fully digital certification workflows.
Read the full article, ‘Are You Ready for CPSC eFiling? Your Questions Answered’.
For further information contact:
Kelly Peng
Technical Manager - Hardlines
Tel: +86 755 2532-8242
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